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Show -N E W S- Spanish Fork Covering what matters most WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008 • A5 Young Women Obituaries Carol Anne Nielson Brimhall Beloved wife, mother, and friend Carol Anne Njelson Brimhall passed away in her home on March 11, 2008, from complications of pneumonia. She was born June 9, 1952, in Provo to Dail Dubath Nielson and Maurine Guymon Nielson. She was a graduate of Provo High School. Carol then went on to receive an associate's degree from Snow College, and received her bachelor's degree in horticulture from Brigham Young University in 1976. She married her sweetheart, various organizations. Most Shirl Warren Brimhall, in the recently she was a teacher in Manti Temple on August 23, the Relief Society and served 1974. Carol was very active with her husband as the Ward in the Church of Jesus Christ Nurturing Couple. of Latter-Day Saints and Carol loved music and served in many callings in the has been teaching guitar at Boothe Bros, for the last few Brimhall Wol.sey; sons Miyears. She enjoyed fishing chael Shirl Brimhall, Nawith Shirl and Barrie, and than Niel Brimhall, and loved playing games with Ryan Dail Brimhall, curher brothers and children, rently in Missouri serving especially Settlers of Cataan. • an LDS mission; mother Carol was happiest when she Maurine Guymon Nielson; was spending time with her brothers Dail Dee Nielgrand-daughter Heather, and son, Barrie Nielson, Louie was usually seen with the Nielson; and granddaughter baby on her lap. She was a Heather Erin Wolsey. Her wonderful gardener; her yard father, Dail Dubath Nielson, was the envy of the neighbor- brother Val Brent Nielson, hood. She was very proud and baby daughter Heather that her beautiful rose garden Anne Brimhall preceded her could serve as the backdrop in death. for her son Nate's wedding. Funeral services were Carol loved her children, and held Friday, March 14. Interwas very proud of their ac- ment was in the Spanish Fork complishments. Cemetery. She is survived by her Condolences may be sent husband Shirl Warren Brim- to the family at: www.walkhall; daughter Lindsay Erin erfamilymortuary.com Colton Ray Stewart Colton Ray Stewart, 15, to fulfill his dream. returned home to his Fa- He was proud to be a ther in Heaven on Wednes- member of The Church of day, March 12, 2008 'due to Jesus Christ of Latter-day complications from a seri- Saints and was actively enous bout with pneumonia. gaged in his church callings. Born April 29, 1992 in Pay- He was a Life Scout, well son, Colton was a sopho- on the way to becoming an more at Spanish Fork High Eagle, and had always exSchool, and enjoyed all of pressed a desire to serve his his associations with class- Father in Heaven on a fullmates and friends. He had time mission. always planned to become He enjoyed hanging out a mechanic and was learn- with friends, going to coning to do body and fender certs, playing drums for repairs,as well as learning his band (The Bone Yard to weld. He was employed Daddies), paint ball, play- hunting, and fishing with his by Salem Automotive and ing video games with uncles brothers and dad. had plans to attend college and cousins, and camping, He is survived by his par- ents, Gary and Angie Stewart, of Spanish Fork; Lynsey Cook (Jacob), currently of Provo; two brothers, Zackary; and Jase; grandparents, Calvin and Karen Clayson, of Spanish Fork; and Neil and Vicki Peterson, of Salem; and a great grandmother, Arlene Rodgers of Orem; a niece Gabriella; and nephew, Maxwell; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dr. Max Lynn Stewart. Funeral services were held Monday, March 17. Interment was in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Lois Genevieve Eliason Larsen Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Lois Genevieve Eliason Larsen, 84, of Leland, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in Provo from complications following heart surgery. Genevieve was born Sept. 9, 1923, the youngest child and only daughter of Ephraim Jacob Eliason and Lois Robison Eliason, in Deseret, Utah. She married her sweetheart, Glen Ray Larsen, on August 18, 1950 for time and and accounting. She then reall eternity in the Manti LDS tired for 12 years to raise her Temple. family. She was later asked She attended schools in to return to teaching and took Deseret and Hinckley and classes to renew her teachgraduated with top honors ing certificate and classes from Hinckley High School in counseling and guidance. in 1941. She excelled in busi- She later got her counseling ness and typewriting, which certificate and became the she continued to pursue guidance counselor for Spanon scholarship at Brigham ish Fork High School, where Young University. She was a she sprved for 19 years. She . member of their "Commercial retired after 29 years in the* Teams" and traveled to many education profession. competitions. She graduated She always remained acfrom college with a major in tive in civic activities and secretarial practice and mi- served as a leader on local, nors in English and speech state and national levels in with a secondary education many organizations includteaching certificate. ing: American Association She taught business class- of University Women, Presies for one year at Hinckley dent; State President Young i;,»t High School and then trans- Hqmemaker Association;. ferred to Spanish Fork High President of Cattle Women School where she taught Eng- Association in the county lish, typewriting, shorthand, and state; National Board of Directors American National Cattle Women Association. Professionally she served oil State Department of Education committees; President Nebo School Counselors Association as well as State President of Utah Counselors Association and Utah School Counselor/Vocational Guidance Association, and many other-civic and professional organizations. She was named "Outstanding School Counselor and Educator of the Year." Her hobbies and interests revolved around her family and their activities. She always enjoyed reading and keeping up to date on current events by reading four newspapers and numerous periodicals weekly. She was thrilled at new technological advancements and purchased herfirstcomputer at age 70 and took classes to leam to use it. She published many books and publications and was excited to get the internet at age 80 so she could broaden her horizons and email friends and family. A life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served as a teacher in all auxiliaries and President of the Primary arid Young Women organizations twice each. She also served on the Stake Relief Society Board. She and her Ashtyn Millet and Andi Smiley On March 9, 2008 Ashtyn Millett, left, and Andi Smiey, right, of the Crosswinds 2nd Ward earned their Young Womanhood Recognition. They provided several hours of service to their families and accomplished several goals. Congratulations! Missionary Nicole Sue Bell Sister Nicole Sue Bell, daughter of Kenneth and Sue Bell of Spanish Fork has been called to serve in the California San Diego Mission of the LDS church. She will speak in the Spanish Fork 10th Ward, 381 East 400 North, Spanish Fork, on Sunday, March 23, at 9 a.m. She will enter the MTC on March 26. husband served a full-time LDS mission to the California, Oakland Mission, where she served as the president's secretary and Glen as fleet coordinator. She has always served and was currently serving as a visiting teacher, a calling she loved. She is survived by her husband, . Glen; her son, Rex Eliason Larsen and his wife Sherrie of Leland; her daughter, Brenda Lois Larsen Bradford and husband Dale, currently serving as mission president in the Sao Paulo Brasil Interlagos Mission. She was preceded in death by her youngest daughter, Jane Leora Larsen, whom she has dearly missed for 19 years. Also preceding her are her parents and four brothers, Eldon A. Eliason; Max V. Eliason; Lincoln R. Eliason, TILE and E. Phil Eliason. She is survived by eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren with three more on the way. Funeral services were -v held on March 18. Interment was at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. ' In lieu offlowers,donations can be made to The Perpetual Education Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www. walkerfamilymortuary.com "We're the INcrowd" * ...IN store ...IN stock ...INstall TODAY We're mobile! ... 150 Samples brought to your home or office .. .All at wholesale prices L-J DESIQNJER. HOME c? el title us Flooring warehouse I HARDWOOD | CARPET I CABINETS See our showroom! 801-798-3135 Top of Center Street in Spanish Fork Iris Finlayson Beckstrom Eggertsen • Together Again Iris Finlayson Beckstrom Eggertsen, age 91, passed away March 11, 2008, in Spanish Fork. She was born April 12, 1916, in Pay son to Jesse David and Sarah Roxena Richmond Finlayson. On June 19,1940, Iris married Clarence A. Beckstrom in the Salt Lake Temple. They had five children and lived in Benjamin most of their 50 years of marriage. Clarence died August 25,1990. Iris was a faithful member of the LDS church, serving two sisters, and two brothers. in many positions. She was a We extend a special thank homemaker and loved taking you to Bryan Mathews and care of her family, flowers, his entire staff at Hearthstone and garden. Manor for the loving care Iris married Frank T. Egthey gave our mother. gertsen March 2,1991, in the Funeral services were held Salt Lake Temple. Frank died Monday, March: 17 at the February 12, 1996. Benjamin Chapel A viewing She is survived by her five was held Sunday, March .16 children: Garth (Karen) Beckat Walker Mortuary. ' strom; Anita (Gary) KriegInterment was at the Bener; Barbara Kearl; Maureen jamin cemetery following the (Frank) Leifson; Dale (Holly) funeral services. Beckstrom; 12 grandchildren; Condolences may be sent and 16 great-grandchildren. to the family at: www.walkShe was preceded in death by heQjarents, both husbands, erfamilymortuary.com 'QUALITY ASSISTED LIVING j Hearthstone Manor Amenities I • Assisted Living Level One and Two ! • Kitchenettes , JL,,..,. ! • Dementia '£ii&W(jfr ; • Large Private Rooms with 3/4 Bath • Local Telephone Service Included • Cable Television . 1424 South 1700 East Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 \ 798-1500 ^ |